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Douglas. But Lincoln had gotten Douglas staked out to some positions perceived as pro-slavery in their debates, and this hurt Douglas in 1860 when they opposed each other for president. Douglas was hurt worse in 1860 by the divisions in the Democratic Party, though, which saw southern Democrats nominate and run John C. Breckenridge, and a breakaway faction nominate and run John Bell. So the Democrats divided their vote three ways in 1860, and Lincoln "won" with less than 40% of the popular vote.
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∙ 9y agoIn 1858 the race for the Senate seat of Illinois was between Senator Stephen Douglas and Abraham Lincoln. The candidates held a much publicized series of debates. The final result of the debates saw Douglas retain his Senate seat and Lincoln, although a loser, gained national fame.
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∙ 6y agoStephen Douglas won the election.
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Is it true that Although Lincoln lost the 1858 election the Lincoln-Douglas debates won him wide support for the 1860 Presidential election?
Yes, it is true. The White majority was swayed over the Lincoln camp or side.
Lincoln won the election without what?
Lincoln won the election in 1860 without the majority of the popular vote. He won 40% of the popular vote, and 180 out of 303 electoral votes.
True or false the main issue in the election of 1844 was expansionism?
Expansionism was a primary issue during the election of 1844, along with what to do with Texas. James K. Polk won the election.
What office were Lincoln and Douglas running for when they debated?
The Lincoln-Douglas Debates of 1858 were a series of seven debates between Abraham Lincoln, the Republican candidate for Senate in Illinois, and incumbent Senator Stephen Douglas, the Democratic Party candidate. Although Lincoln was a candidate for the Senate in Illinois, the debates were not directly related to an election of office. At the time, Illinois' Senators were elected by the Illinois Legislators, so the purpose of the debates was to represent their parties (Lincoln for the Republicans and Douglas for the Democrats) in a bid to win control of the Illinois Legislature. The main issue discussed in all seven debates was slavery.
How did the Lincoln Douglas debates lead to civil war?
yes, the Lincoln Douglas Debates were a step to the civil war. The debate started in 1858. Douglas became the governor of Illnois, but with his election he loss the chance of becoming president and his debate further split the democratic party which would then lead to the election of Lincoln in 1860. Lincoln's role in the debate was that he was officially recognized as a politician
Which of the following crucial issues was not addressed in the LincolnDouglas debates?
JOHN BROWN'S RAID ! - apex
What did Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas debate about in the LincolnDouglas debates?
Abraham Lincoln wanted to run for the Senate so that he could make laws to stop slavery in America.
Who were the two candidates in the 1960 presidential debates?
Vice President Richard M. Nixon and Massachusetts senator John F. Kennedy. (Kennedy won the debates and the election. Nixon became president in 1968.)
How many presidential debates have there been in the 2008 election?
There has been three presidential debates in the 2008 election.
What was the outcome of the 1960 presidential election strongly influenced by?
The televised debates between Kennedy and Nixon may have tipped the election to Kennedy.
Is it true that Although Lincoln lost the 1858 election the Lincoln-Douglas debates won him wide support for the 1860 Presidential election?
Yes, it is true. The White majority was swayed over the Lincoln camp or side.
How did manifest destiny affect Texas?
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How did New York vote for the presidential elections?
New York has a mixed record. The 1960 election was won by JFK. The 1964 election was won by LBJ. The 1968 election was won by Hubert Humphrey. The 1972 election was won by Richard Nixon. The 1976 election was won by Jimmy Carter. The 1980 election was won by Ronald Reagan. The 1984 election was won by Ronald Reagan. The 1988 election was won by Michael Dukakis. The 1992 election was won by Bill Clinton. The 1996 election was won by Bill Clinton. The 2000 election was won by Al Gore. The 2004 election was won by John Kerry. The 2008 election was won by Barack Obama.
How many debates were held in 1960 in the series of presidential debates?
There were four presidential debates in the election of 1960, between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon. These were the presidential debates as well as the first nationally televised debates in US history.
How do leader debates influence an election?
They tell the voters about what their parties plan to do.
Which religion have frequently won Debates?
Islam indeed won unbeaten Debates especially with Christianity.For more information search videos of Dr.Zakir Naik.
Who won 2012 presidential debates?
Barack Obama won the last debate
